From ancient China to British empires and beyond, discover how tea grew into the world’s favorite drink—second only to water in global consumption.

Most people think they know what China looks like — but they’ve only seen part of the story. This cinematic 4K travel documentary takes you deep into the heart of a China few ever experience — remote, sacred, and almost unreal. A land of forgotten village...

From the classic French Mirepoix to the Spanish Sofrito, understanding these essential building blocks is the key to creating authentic and delicious regional dishes.

Live at National Centre for the Performing Arts. Beijing. China. 27 December 2012

Sauerkraut is a great addition to so many types of meals and is simple to create at home. Homemade sauerkraut ferments over a few days and holds incredible taste while providing great probiotic benefits. Simply using kosher salt and cabbage, this sauerkra...

Before machines relegated it to the domestic sphere, embroidery was a language that helped us to understand our place in the world. In this video, discover embroidery’s curious and extensive history.

Much loved by children of all ages, Aladdin and his adventures are here brought to life in a glittering production, featuring lavish sets and costumes, stunning special effects and beautiful choreography. Expect extra magic when the Djinn of the Lamp appe...

Renowned filmmaker Christopher Doyle narrates this uniquely vivid picture of Chinese history through film, compiled with exclusive access to the British Film Institute China collection.

Did the Chinese really inspire Italy's beloved pasta? Did the two cultures connect through the Silk Road or Marco Polo? Or is it possible that noodles don't actually belong to either of those countries- but instead a much older and far more fascinating hi...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is home to the finest collection of Chinese masterpieces of any museum outside of China.

How has China’s magnificent Forbidden City withstood centuries of earthquakes? (Aired October 18, 2017)

In central China, a vast underground mausoleum conceals a life-size terracotta army of cavalry, infantry, horses, chariots, weapons, administrators, acrobats, and musicians, all built to serve China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, in the afterlife.

Even more than 2,000 years after his reign, Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty has left treasures worth billions to be discovered in his tomb, buried more than 114 underground and rumored to contain running rivers of poisonous mercury.

Archaeologist Agnes Hsu-Tang, director of New York-based China Institute, goes on a quest to answer three of ancient China’s most beguiling mysteries.

Join master potter and writer Edmund de Waal as he takes us on a journey into the history of porcelain. Walking us through the remarkable stories of four extraordinary objects from the V&A's collection – a blue and white ewer, a delicate white cup, We...